Autos

British automotive company Morgan is known for its classicly-inspired motors, if anything renowned for its racing pedigree and for sticking to its roots. However, the introduction of the Plus 8 GTR steers away from the Morgan we know, offering something of an entirely new breed. While indebted to its racing heritage, featuring lots of touches that hark back to the company’s heyday on the track, the Morgan Plug 8 GTR is actually much more than just an homage. Limited to nine units — with all accounted for — the GTR is the fastest, most powerful Morgan ever made for road use. First and foremost is its homage to the ’90s Plus 8 race car “Big Blue,” channeled by the GTR’s “Yas Marina Blue” paint job. Five-spoke center-lock wheels continue t...

After a video surfaced showing the Tesla Cybertruck in action at the company’s Fremont Test Track in Northern California, CEO Elon Musk took to Twitter to address the car’s huge single windshield wiper. The video, shot by drone, shows several adjustments made to the vehicle, including the addition of side mirrors and a massive verticle windshield wiper. Musk confirmed the veracity of the video, calling it “CGI IRL.” User Jack Farrington called the windshield wiper “comically large” and asked Musk if it was the final design. He also asserted that the side mirrors “will have to go.” “Manufacturers have to ship cars with side mirrors by law, but owners are allowed to modify their cars,” Musk responded. Manufacturers have to ship cars...

After a video surfaced showing the Tesla Cybertruck in action at the company’s Fremont Test Track in Northern California, CEO Elon Musk took to Twitter to address the car’s huge single windshield wiper. The video, shot by drone, shows several adjustments made to the vehicle, including the addition of side mirrors and a massive verticle windshield wiper. Musk confirmed the veracity of the video, calling it “CGI IRL.” User Jack Farrington called the windshield wiper “comically large” and asked Musk if it was the final design. He also asserted that the side mirrors “will have to go.” “Manufacturers have to ship cars with side mirrors by law, but owners are allowed to modify their cars,” Musk responded. Manufacturers have to ship cars...

It’s one thing to own a Bugatti, but it’s another to request yours to stand out even more than the rest. If that sounds like you, then look no further than Bugatti’s new “Sur Mesure” customization program, which has kicked off with a bespoke Chiron Pur Sport. While Bugatti has previously upheld extremely high levels of personalization and has produced special editions such as the Veyron Les Légendes de Bugatti, Chiron “Zebra 1 of 1,” and the Divo “Lady Bug,” the new “Sur Mesure” program opens up a whole new world of possibilities for those wanting to add something a little different to their new Bug’. For the Chiron Pur Sport you see above, Bugatti and the client drew inspiration from its iconic race cars of the 1920s ...

There may not be a finer contemporary Porsche 911 than the formidable GT2 RS Clubsport, and now number 39 of the 200 ever built is at auction with Bring a Trailer. The track-only German supercar takes the standard Porsche 911 recipe and dials everything up to 11, packing a twin-turbocharged 3.8L flat-six paired with a seven-speed PDK dual-clutch transaxle with a limited-slip differential that works together to deliver 700 HP and 553 lb-ft of torque, which is enough to hit 62 MPH in the mid-two-second region. Finished in a red and white 917 Salzburg-style livery, this example has just 120 miles on the clock and is currently based in Hong Kong. It comes loaded with race-spec extras such as a carbon-fiber hood and decklid, an air-jack system, 18″ forged center-lock wheels, a fire-suppre...

Ducati has officially revealed its new DesertX off-road motorcycle, a robust and stylish offering inspired by the Dakar Rally and Enduro motorcycles of the 80s, following a widespread positive response to its concept model in 2019. The DesertX utilizes an all-new steel trellis chassis and is fitted with a 21-inch front and 18-inch rear rims with Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR tires. While Enduro and Rally modes are dedicated specifically to off-road riding, other modes are available for easy and comfortable riding during commutes. A 5-inch TFT display allows for the easy adjustment of rider aids including engine break control, traction control wheelie control, and ABS cornering.  In comparison to the Multistrada 1260 Enduro which was Ducati’s previous staple off-road bike, the DesertX is...

Stuck between a BMW X5 M or the Mercedes-AMG G63? Well, now G-POWER has made the decision even harder thanks to its range of upgrades that have been applied to both the German super-SUVs, adding power, stance, rims, and a Stormtrooper color scheme fit for winter. G-POWER offers a multi-stage tuning program for both cars, offering between 700 HP and 800 HP and up to 850 Nm or 950 Nm of torque (X5/G63 respectively) to produce what it calls the GX5M Bi-TURBO and the GP 63 Bi-TURBO. Both the X5’s 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 and the G-Wagon’s four-liter counterpart have been extensively tuned with G-POWER’s GP-700 performance software, while sport downpipes, which reduce the exhaust backpressure and temperature, have also been fitted to both. In short, you’re sure to be in f...

Nissan‘s NISMO division has debuted their newly designed Nissan Z GT500 that will compete in the Super GT Series in the upcoming 2022 season. A Nissan GT-R-based racing car replaced the Z33 back in 2008, and the Z series now returns for competition 14 years later. The matte-black wide-body sportscar first appeared at a special unveiling event at Japan’s Fuji International Speedway in which it’s seen doing display runs on the track. While no exact specs were announced, the competition class calls for a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 engine with a cap of 650 horsepower. “The Nissan Z GT500 symbolizes Nissan’s spirit of taking on challenges and bringing excitement to life. Through our racing efforts, we continue to innovate our cars and we race to win with the same daring w...

It’s well known that the automotive industry is one of the most harmful sectors for our planet, and despite the ever-growing range of electric cars and projects such as BMW’s iVision Circular, there’s still more to be done. As a result, Ford has announced it will be becoming more sustainable over the coming years, starting with its Bronco Sport that utilizes parts made from recycled ocean plastic. The sustainable effort starts with the Bronco Sport’s wiring harness clips, which are made from discarded plastic fishing nets taken from the Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea. These eco-friendly parts are just as strong as petroleum-based parts, but cost 10% less to produce and require less energy to make, all while helping the marine environment live a happier life, and in tu...

After delivering a three-wheeled Edison roadster, Vanderhall USA is back with another electric vehicle, this time with something for the off-roading community. Named the Brawley, the electric 4×4 delivers 404 horsepower via four individually controlled electric motors and has a range of 200 miles. Other features include a multitude of driving modes, 35-inch tires, 18-inch wheels, heat and air-conditioning, a sealed cabin with air filtration, internal bypass shocks, and 22-inch of suspension travel. While the Brawley is not road-legal, its price of $34,950 USD is accessible to those looking to do some off-roading during the weekends. Head over to Vanderhall USA to reserve one today for $100 USD. In other automotive news, the first Tesla Cybertruck will have four-motor variant, says Elo...

A striking half-sized remake of the Brabus 800 G-Wagon has been spotted on the streets of London. Under the veil, the base car is actually a Suzuki Jimny, a popular mini off-road SUV. From the exterior, the space grey vehicle is spotted in a custom body kit with Brabus emblems, V8 Biturbo badges, AMG rims, side exhaust pipes, and G-class door handles. Stepping inside, the interiors are dressed in bright orange hues with quilted leather seats, a B logo steering wheel, and even star lights on the roof panels. As Brabus only works on Mercedes vehicles, this specimen is most certainly a separate custom job, but neat nonetheless. The Suzuki Jimny is popular among aftermarket companies, which have transformed the vehicles to resemble larger off-roaders such as the Ford Bronco, Land Rover Defende...

It’s not often that a Ferrari F40 goes up for sale, let alone one from 1992 — the final production year of the formidable classic Italian supercar. Thanks to Mecum Auctions, a very clean example has been listed, leading its upcoming Kissimmee 2022 auction. For many reasons, the F40 is without a doubt one of the most important and legendary poster children of Ferrari‘s legacy. It was the final car to be commissioned by Enzo Ferrari, and this particular example is number 19 of just 22 that were built in ’92. Furthermore, it stood up against the German’s Porsche 959 in the battle of the best supercar of its time, going onto to prove that it could be just as fun on the road as it was on the track: its true proving ground. Everything about the F40 was race-biased, ...